Caley Thistle boss John Hughes insisted his team were hard done by as they passed up the chance to move a step closer to their second League Cup Final in a row.

He said: “We were well in the game and Rangers weren’t any better than us, that’s for sure. They swung a lot of balls into the box but in terms of playing football and ball retention we were the better team.

“I’ve been in the game a long time and let me tell you we were a match for Rangers and at times played better football.

“We’re disappointed because we made the Cup Final last year.

“We wanted a wee taste again of the excitement and pride it brought to the club.”